The equities market closed today on a positive note, as NSE ASI appreciated by 0.85% to close at 24,261.69basis points, compared with the 1.87% depreciation recorded previously while market capitalisation also rose from N8.273 trillion to N8.344 trillion. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) returns currently stands at -15.29%.
The market recorded 18 gainers today led by Ecobank with a gain of N0.75 or 5.00 per cent to N15.75 followed by SEPLAT with a gain of N13.71 or 5.00 per cent to close at N288.08 while Glaxosmith gained N1.09 or 4.97 per cent to close at N23.02 per share.
On the other hand, Eterna topped 16 stocks on the losers’ chart with N0.16 loss or 8.38 per cent to close at N2.85 followed by Mobil that lost N9.60 or 6.02 per cent to close at N150.00 per share, and Dangote Sugar that lost N0.31 or 5.64 per cent to close at N5.19 per share.
All together, a total of 119,338,722 shares worth N959.773 million exchanged hands in 2,464 deals.